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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APPROVED Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 16, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chair Ardito at 7:03 pm via Zoom meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Milne, Ardito, Chang, Pappajohn, Holzman & Lee
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Matthews
STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Manager
Acquisti, Recreation Coordinator Sanchez, Parks Supervisor
Holtz & Recording Secretary Helley
OTHERS PRESENT: Doug Flander
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Holzman noted her name was listed under Item 6a. in the last line before the motion. She was not
at the meeting. Commissioner Holzman made a motion to approve the amended August minutes.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pappajohn and was approved as corrected. 6-0
(Matthews absent).
4. CORRESPONDENCE
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
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a. Field Validations for Burlingame High School, Burlingame Youth Baseball Association,
and Mercy High School
Recreation Coordinator Sanchez provided background on the Field User Policy and the purpose
of validation for users. Per the Field User Policy (Exhibit A), the Parks & Recreation Commission
validates Field User Organizations before requesting field space as a validated organization for the
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seasonal sports leagues and tournaments. Organizations requesting to be categorized as a
Validated User Organization must meet the Commission approved criteria to request priority field
space for youth sports fields in Burlingame. Organizations can be approved as a Tier 1 or Tier 2
validated user organization and, if the organization doesn't meet the criteria, they become a field
rental.
Commissioner Lee made a motion to approve BHS, Mercy, and BYBA as Tier I Validated User
organizations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milne and was approved. 6-0
(Matthews absent).
8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a) Parks & Recreation Department Reports
Director Glomstad reported the deadline for commission applications is Friday, September 17.
Recreation Coordinator Chris Roman has accepted a position with Los Gatos/Saratoga Recreation
Department. The City will be hiring a full-time coordinator in the near future to fill his position.
She also reported that there would be tours of the new Community Center for potential donors.
Recreation Manager Acquisti noted upcoming events, including the Family Camp Out and the
Burlingame Muddy Mile. She also reported that after -school enrichment and after -school sports
started on Monday and are off to a great start. The Department has hired a full-time Recreation
Coordinator, Kylie Crandall, to oversee onsite classes and youth sports programs. Since the last
Commission meeting, Pickleball lines have been added to Washington Park Tennis Court land the
response has been overwhelmingly positive.
b) Commissioners Reports
Commissioner Pappajohn — No report
Commissioner Holzman — Holzman reported the Capital Campaign is looking to have volunteers
work at special events to spread the word about donation opportunities. Contact her if you would
like to volunteer or have friends that may be interested in volunteering.
Commissioner Milne — No report
Commissioner Lee — Lee noted opportunities to donate to the Capital Campaign for the new
community center - https://burlingamecommunitycenteLgrg/. Lee said that she would continue to
work on City issues, in particular senior matters.
Commissioner Chang — No report
Commissioner Ardito — Ardito reported hearing good buzz from the parents regarding the after -
school sports program.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.
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The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
October 21, 2021, at 7:00 pm via zoom webinar.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Recording Secretary
Parks & Recreation Commission
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